Historical Events
- 1st commemoration of Navy Day (USA)
- Dutch 2nd Chamber votes for child labor laws
Luigi Facta Resigns
In Italy, Liberal Prime Minister Luigi Facta resigns after King Victor Emmanuel refuses request to declare martial law in the face of threats from Mussolini that "either the Government will be given to us or we will seize it by marching on Rome"
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Andrés Pérez, President of Venezuela (1974-79, 89-94), born in Rubio, Venezuela (d. 2010)
- George Young, Scottish soccer defender (54 caps; Rangers 293 games), born in Grangemouth, Scotland (d. 1997)
- Poul Bundgaard, Danish comic actor (Olsen-banden films) and operetta singer (Royal Danish Theatre, 1958-73), born in Hellerup, Denmark (d. 1998)
- Ralph Kiner, American Baseball HOF left fielder (NL HR leader 1946–52; 6×MLB All-Star; Pittsburgh Pirates) and sportscaster (NY Mets), born in Santa Rita, New Mexico (d. 2014)
- Ruby Dee (née Wallace), American Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actress (A Raisin in the Sun; American Gangster), poet, and civil rights activist, born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2014)
About October 27, 1922
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
